Sibelius Symphony No. 5 Barbirolli The Hallé Orchestra
Sir John Barbirolli's interpretation of Sibelius' Symphony No. 5 is highly regarded for its emotional depth and structural clarity. His recordings with the Hallé Orchestra emphasize the symphony’s grandeur and intricate architecture. Barbirolli’s conducting brings out the contrasting moods, from the serene opening to the exhilarating finale.
Artist(s): Conductor - Sir John Barbirolli Hallé Orchestra
Orchestra - Hallé Orchestra
Recording Info: Sourced from a Vanguard Original pressing
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Barbirolli, Hallé, & HDTT nail it!
Barbirolli and the Hallé were really strong in this repertoire, and HDTT's Vinyl Record Restoration (in DSD 256) more than do the work justice!


Barbirolli is welcome any day
I really enjoy Barbirolli's Sibelius performances. Anytime, any place, with any orchestra. Barbirolli just captures the best from Sibelius, imo. This is not the well known EMI performance of 1966 (released 1967), it is his earlier recording with Pye Recordings from 1959. But the performance has all the characteristics of Barbirolli's approach to Sibelius. As RobertJTh commented in a Talk Classical post, "Barbirolli is unsurpassed in this repertoire. Not perfect, and if it's technical perfection you want, look somewhere else. But Barbirolli's Sibelius has soul, everything sings, flows, feels warm and natural." The ultimate sound quality of this transfer from LP is perhaps not the best of HDTT's VRR series, but it is nonetheless very enjoyable and very listenable with reasonably good definition and nice impact from brass and percussion. (The Pohjola's Daughter is perhaps better sonically than the Fifth.) I hear no distortion, no vinyl artifacts and no groove noise. It is another very satisfying VRR release of some great music that I am delighted to have now in my digital collection. Hurrah for Barbirolli! And than you, HDTT.
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